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<cal1>Wednesday/July 19

<cal2>The X's. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

<cal1>Thursday/July 20

<cal2>Flumpa and Friends. Family Entertainment. 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Farmer's Market, next to the Old Town Hall, Herndon. 703-435-6800.

Good Ole Days Campfire. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Walker Nature Education Center, Reston. Come down to the campfire ring and enjoy traditional stories and songs while sitting around a sparkling fire. Reservations required by July 17. $5 RA members, $8 non-residents. 703-435-6530.

Veggie Tales Movie Evening. 7 p.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The premier of "Larry Boy and the Bad Apple." All children who attend will receive a LarryBoy sticker, coloring sheets and a LarryBoy activity book. Contact Marybeth Henry at 703-437-3790 or at transitions@saint-timothys.org.

Fiddler Miriam. Children's Entertainment. 11-11:30 a.m. in front of the Reston Museum, Lake Anne, Reston. Free. Presented by the Lake Anne Merchants Association.

"Carmina" and "The Ring." 8:15 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the Washington Chorus, under conductor Emil de Cou, perform two masterpieces. Tickets range in price from $18-$42. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Zydeco Crayz. Zydeco. 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Part of the Nottoway Nights concert series. Free. www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks.

Mariachi Feliz. Traditional Mexican and Latin Folk. 7-9 p.m. at Lake Anne, Reston. Take A Break Concerts, every Thursday. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy.

Laidback. Rock/Jam. at Tavern on the Lake, Washington, Square Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. No cover. 703-471-0121.

Stephanie's ID. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

David Poe. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Jette-Ives. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

<cal1>Friday/July 21

<cal2>Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit. Lake Newport Tennis Courts, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston. This event takes place from July 21-23. For the second year, women's tennis will come to the courts of the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. Play the Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit Wild Card. The winner of this event will receive a wild card into the qualifying draw of the USTA Pro Circuit event starting July 29. Contact Mary Conaway at 703-435-6534 or mary@reston.org

“Kids’ Night Out II." 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Children ages 6-9 enjoy supervised group play time at the Reston Community Center.. Parents can take some free time while their children play games, create arts and crafts, watch movies or feed the ducks on the lake. Snacks and drinks are provided during the evening. $10 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $15 for nonresidents. 703-476-4500 or 800-828-1120 (TTY).

Movie in the Park. Glyndon Park, 300 Glyndon St., N.E., Vienna. Begins at dusk, around 8:45 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents must stay with their children during the movie. 703-255-7842.

"Bat Boy the Musical." Rock Musical. 7:30 p.m. at the Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of NOVA, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Directed by Matthew Randall and Natalie V. Safley. Not recommended for children under 13. Tickets: $10 for general public, $8 for students and seniors. Contact 703-948-7701.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

"Le Comte Ory." 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the Wolf Trap Opera Company perform the opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Tickets: $58. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

"Some Enchanted Evening." 8:15 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the music of Richard Rodgers performed by the NSO under conductor Marvin Hamlisch. Tickets range in price from $18-$42. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Rockwell Church. Pop/Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Rush! Energy Rock Bus Tour. 9 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Featuring Zac Brown Band and Wideawake. Tickets: $15. 18 and older. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Hyjinx. Funk/Ska. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Jim Dugan & Friends. 7:30-10 p.m. at Edibles Incredible in the Reston Town Center, 11919 Freedom Drive, Reston. Complimentary cake tasting. 703-709-8200.

<cal1>Saturday/July 22

<cal2>Chesapeake & Potomac Iris Society Iris Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. 540-668-6755

Model Yacht Regatta. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Washington Square Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Friends of Lake Anne present model yacht races on the lake all afternoon, plus live steel drum music by the Tobago Bay Island Band from 12-2 p.m., a balloon sculptor, juggler and face painting for children. Free admission . For regatta information, call 703-582-6475.

Annual Asian Festival. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Lake Newport, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston. The Asian festival showcases unique music, cultural performances, food, beauty pageants, fashion, handicrafts, gifts, and other products and entertainment of Asia. The Asian Festival is sponsored by the Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA), the Reston Association and Singha Beer to promote growth in the sport of tennis and a greater understanding of the Asian culture from Thailand, China, India, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia. Free shuttle service is available from the Reston Association Building at 1930 Isaac Newton Square. Visit www.asianfestivaldc.com.

Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit. Lake Newport Tennis Courts, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston. This event takes place from July 21-23. For the second year, women's tennis will come to the courts of the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. Play the Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit Wild Card. The winner of this event will receive a wild card into the qualifying draw of the USTA Pro Circuit event starting July 29. Contact Mary Conaway at 703-435-6534 or mary@reston.org

Snakeden Branch Bike Tour. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at the intersection of Tanbark Drive and Wakerobin Lane, Reston.

Join a 2.5-mile round trip excursion from Lake Audubon to the stream restoration project near Hunters Woods Village Center. Stop along the route to explore the health of Snakeden Branch and discover ways you can help the watershed. Reservations required by July 19. $4 RA members, $7 non-residents. 703-435-6530.

Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band. Children's. 11 a.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

"Bat Boy the Musical." Rock Musical. 7:30 p.m. at the Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of NOVA, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Directed by Matthew Randall and Natalie V. Safley. Not recommended for children under 13. Tickets: $10 for general public, $8 for students and seniors. Contact 703-948-7701.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

"Romeo et Julliette" in Concert. 8:15 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the Wolf Trap Opera Company perform Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers. Tickets range from$18-$42. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Adelyn. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

The Hint. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Havoc in Hollywood. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Shag. Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

OneStop. Rock covers. 11 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Ruby Harris Blues Band. Electric violin blues. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Sunday/July 23

<cal2>Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit. Lake Newport Tennis Courts, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston. This event takes place from July 21-23. For the second year, women's tennis will come to the courts of the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center. Play the Legg Mason Women's Pro Circuit Wild Card. The winner of this event will receive a wild card into the qualifying draw of the USTA Pro Circuit event starting July 29. Contact Mary Conaway at 703-435-6534 or mary@reston.org

Swing Dance. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. Music performed by Bad Influence. Beginner swing lesson from 8:30-9 p.m. Tickets: $15. Visit www.gottaswing.com.

"1940's Radio Hour." 2 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

"Le Comte Ory." 2 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the Wolf Trap Opera Company perform the opera by Gioacchino Rossini. Tickets: $58. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Celtic Women. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Five women performing traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Tickets range from $20-$48. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Take the Stage Concert. Rock. 4 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Featuring Driving East, The Echoes, Shane Hines and more, this concert benefits the Fund for the Advancement of Music Education. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Will Gravatt. Classic Country. 6-8 p.m. at the Great Falls Village Center. Part of the Summer Concerts on the Green series. 703-759-2485.

<cal1>Monday/July 24

<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Train. Alt-Rock. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See Train perform with special guest Mat Kearney. Tickets range from $40/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/July 25

<cal2>Kid Comic. Children's Entertainment. 11-11:30 a.m. in front of the Reston Museum, Lake Anne, Reston. Free. Presented by the Lake Anne Merchants Association.

Hilarity Ensues. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.

Noche Flamenca. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See one of Spain's most famous flamenco companies. Tickets range from $10-$34. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/July 26

<cal2>Naked Grace. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Honeychuck. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Casey Stratton. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Ian Anderson. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch Ian Anderson and his rock-n-roll flute as he plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull with the Filene Center Orchestra. Tickets: $40/$22.. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

<cal1>Thursday/July 27

<cal2>Brooksie Kid Songs. Children's Entertainment. 11-11:30 a.m. in front of the Reston Museum, Lake Anne, Reston. Free. Presented by the Lake Anne Merchants Association.

Project Natale. Jazz. 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Part of the Nottoway Nights concert series. Free. www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks.

October Skies. Acoustic Current Folk. 7-9 p.m. at Lake Anne, Reston. Take A Break Concerts, every Thursday. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy.

Texas Hold'em Tournament. 6-11 p.m. at the Tower Club, Tyson's Corner. The USO of Metropolitan Washington has teamed up with Federated IT and Computer Security Solutions, Inc. of McLean, VA to sponsor "On Deck," a Texas Hold 'Em tournament. Players will compete for the evening's grand prize — a seat in a professional Texas Hold 'Em tournament. In addition, the event will include a unique "Jack of all Trades" services silent auction. Registration is $100 per person Contact dek_malone@yahoo.com or visit www.USOMetroDC.org/eventspage.htm.

Naked Blue. Pop/Americana. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Town Green, Herndon Municipal Center, Herndon. Part of the 'Music Under the Stars,' produced by the Town of Herndon Department of Parks and Recreation. Free. 703-787-7300.

Rude Buddha. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

The Rivalry. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Freddy Inferno. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

ABBA-The Music. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A tribute to the supergroup. Tickets: $36/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Friday/July 28

<cal2>"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

Soldiers of Jah Army. Reggae. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $15. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Schizo-phonic. Pop/Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Gonzo's Nose. Rock covers. 11 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Paul Anka. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Saturday/July 29

<cal2>Twin Branches Trek. 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Twin Branches Nature Trail, Glade Drive and Twin Branches Road intersection, Reston. Ramble along Twin Branches stream and enjoy the beautiful forest lands of this little known valley. Reservations required by July 26. $3 RA members, $5 non-residents. 703-435-6530.

Fiesta Latina. 12-4 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. In conjunction with the Sterling Community Center, Discovery Park will be sponsoring Fiesta Latina, a celebration of diversity. Free admission. There will be music, entertainment, food, information booths, games and more. 703-430-9480.

The Actor's Workshop. at the Lindsay C. Petersen Rehearsal Hall, 266 Sunset Park Drive, Sunset Business Park, Herndon. Presented by the Reston Community Players. This five-week workshop runs July 29-Aug. 26. 9:30 a.m.—12 p.m. for ages 9-12. 12:30—2:30 p.m. for ages

13 and up. $150 total for sessions. 703-501-7588.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

Soldiers of Jah Army. Reggae. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $15. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Ten: Pearl Jam Cover Band. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Bio Ritmo. Cuban Salsa. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

The Beach Boys. 2 & 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. The Beach Boys play two shows of summertime songs. Tickets: $34/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Sunday/July 30

<cal2>Equality Fairfax Fifth Annual Summer Picnic. 12-4 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Play volleyball, Frisbee and picnic games, or lounge, visit and listen to live music. Bring food to barbecue and a lawn/beach chair. Participate in raffles. RSVP to picnic@EqualityFairfax.org or call 703-255-1552.

"Bat Boy the Musical." Rock Musical. 2 p.m. at the Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of NOVA, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Directed by Matthew Randall and Natalie V. Safley. Not recommended for children under 13. Tickets: $10 for general public, $8 for students and seniors. Contact 703-948-7701.

Difficult Run Jazz Band. Jazz. 6-8 p.m. at the Great Falls Village Center. Part of the Summer Concerts on the Green series. 703-759-2485.

Vienna Community Band. 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Community Center auditorium. Contact Patricia O'Keefe at 703-281-4077 or visit www.viennaband.org.

Ali Marcus. Singer/Songwriter. 2 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $5. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Jann Klose. Acoustic. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Trisha Yearwood. Country. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Yearwood performs with special guest Danielle Peck. Tickets: $38/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Monday/July 31

<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Fionna Apple. Pop. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Apple performs with special guest David Garza. Tickets: $40/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 1

<cal2>Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.

Guster & Ray LaMontagne. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. With special guest Rogue Wave. Tickets: $36/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

Gordon Lightfoot. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 3

<cal2>"I Love Paris!" 8:15 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the NSO perform with Renee Fleming, soprano. Tickets range from $20-$46. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 4

<cal2>"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Play! A Video Game Symphony. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the NSO perform the music to some of the most popular video games. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 5

<cal2>"Madagascar" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"The Wizard of Oz.". 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch "The Wizard of Oz" while the NSO performs the score. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Jambulay. Reggae & Calypso. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 6

<cal2>“Dreaming in Color" Reception. 2-4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center's Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609-A Washington Plaza. Local artist Karen Danenberger’s presents both realistic and impressionistic depiction of memories of Venice, Italy, scenes of the artist’s childhood home of Cape Cod, and excerpts from daily life in Reston. 703-476-4500.

"Oliver." 2 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 7 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

George Benson & Al Jarreau. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. With guest Raul Midon. Tickets: $40/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 8

<cal2>Trey McIntyre Project. Ballet. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 11

<cal2>“Kids’ Night Out II." 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Children ages 6-9 enjoy supervised group play time at the Reston Community Center.. Parents can take some free time while their children play games, create arts and crafts, watch movies or feed the ducks on the lake. Snacks and drinks are provided during the evening. $10 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $15 for nonresidents. 703-476-4500 or 800-828-1120 (TTY).

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Shane Hines and the Trance. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 12

<cal2>14th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The world’s largest show, over 200 exhibitors from the United States, Europe, Near East, Russia, Israel, South Africa and Asia show, sell, buy, trade vintage & new pens. 703-448-1234.

"Babe: The Gallant Pig" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

The Airmen of Note. U.S. Air Force Jazz Band. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 13

<cal2>14th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The world’s largest show, over 200 exhibitors from the United States, Europe, Near East, Russia, Israel, South Africa and Asia show, sell, buy, trade vintage & new pens. 703-448-1234.

Sunday Tea Dancers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye incorporate mini-lessons while dancers swing, fox-trot, cha-cha and waltz to oldies and modern dance. With a partner or alone. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required and admission is $3. 703-390-6157.

"Blood Brothers." 7 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.